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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 458.80 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 458.80 and 184.40 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 458.80 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/458.80 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 458.80 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 84,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,602.72/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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